Yemen 2026: The cost of inaction

Yemen enters 2026 at a critical tipping point, with 22.3 million people in need of humanitarian assistance and protection. Surging needs, significant fundingcuts, and shrinking access are forcing partners to scale back life-saving support. Without urgent action, lives will be lost, communities will destabilize, and essential systems will edge closer to collapse. A well-funded response and unimpeded humanitarian access are critical to prevent Yemen from sliding into a deeper catastrophe.